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China Leads New Space Race; U.S. Urged to Act

4/7/2026

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Story summary
  • The Second Space Race is defined by economic interests and national security, with China leading.
  • China aims to extract lunar resources and projects significant profits by 2050.
  • The United States must adopt a proactive space policy to counter China's influence and promote democratic values.
  • The policy should support international regulations and partnerships with Luxembourg.
  • Failure to act could yield an authoritarian space regime that limits access and diversity.